On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session in the 3rd-floor conference room inside the Mahaksa County Courthouse. In a previous article, we outlined a potential agreement between Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa regarding the two entities taking over the 911 system from its current arrangement. The negotiations […]
Oskaloosa Main Street Celebrates a Successful 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade The 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade held in downtown Oskaloosa was a huge success. “The festive spirit and enthusiasm from the community made this year’s celebration truly special. The Dancing Lights, Oskaloosa City Band, and vibrant decorations created a magical atmosphere that brought people together in […]
by Rep. Helena Hayes 636. That is number of followers I have on my Helena for House facebook page, 636. By no means an impressive number but compared to how many posts that “reach” followers, it is a huge number! I can post a do-nothing, feel-good smiling photo and get almost 500 reaches but anything […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey It was an exciting week at the statehouse with several great pieces of legislation being passed through subcommittees and committees! On Tuesday, I loved seeing two FFA groups from our district visit us at the Capitol! It was so incredible talking to the students who are actively pursuing leadership responsibilities through […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a significant move towards enhanced public safety, the City of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County are considering a Joint PSAP Management Agreement. This arrangement paves the way for the consolidated operation of a 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point, being sold as boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency dispatch services in the […]
February 2, 2024 KEOKUK COUNTY, Iowa – On February 1, 2024, investigators with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Ottumwa Police Department, and Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 21891 Highway 78 near Ollie. The search warrant was part of an effort to locate 40-year-old Craig Smith, who was reported missing on […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America. “We saw […]
[Oskaloosa, 1/29/2024] — The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion in service that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthier and more accessible community. Starting February 1, the YMCA will introduce 24-hour access to its facilities, allowing members to embrace flexible fitness routines tailored to their busy lives. This progressive initiative […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The latest ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event, a staple of Oskaloosa’s political discourse, witnessed a debate among state legislators over the proposed restructuring of the Area Education Agencies (AEAs). The discussion unfolded against the backdrop of Iowa’s impressive fiscal health, with a budget surplus and fully funded emergency funds. The event highlighted the […]
Ottumwa, IA: Newsweek, along with Plant-A Insights Group recently announced that Community 1st Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2024, receiving a prestigious five-star rating on a five-star scale. This accolade is based on a comprehensive analysis of 9,440 financial institutions across the United States, […]
